For most drivers in the United States, manual transmission vehicles are a relic of the past. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, manual transmission vehicles accounted for only 1.4% of U.S. auto sales in the 2019 model year, down from an all-time high of nearly 35% in the 1980 model year.
The shift away from manuals has been driven, in part, by marked improvements in automatic transmission technology. At one time, standard transmission vehicles were generally less expensive, more durable, and capable of greater fuel efficiency than their automatic counterparts. This is no longer the case.
According to U.S. News and World Report, at least 82% of American adults today do not even know how to drive a manual — but a subset of those who do will always prefer to have a third pedal. As proponents of the dying art will tell you, manual transmissions offer a more engaging driving experience by giving motorists greater control over, and connection with, their vehicle.
While this corner of the market has been all but written off by some automakers in recent years, there are still over two-dozen late-model vehicles available with standard transmission.
Using data from the EPA and U.S. Department of Energy, 24/7 Wall St. identified the cars and trucks you can still buy with manual transmission. The 35 vehicles on this list are listed in alphabetical order by make and model. Base price estimates for the models on this list are as reported by Car and Driver. All other supplemental data is from the EPA and DOE.
Standard transmission vehicles are especially popular with enthusiasts, and not surprisingly, many of the cars on this list are geared toward that market. These include several BMW, Cadillac, and Porsche models. (Here is a look at the most outrageous car collections in the world.)
While most of the cars on this list are sport and luxury models, often higher-end, there are also several more practical vehicles, many of which are affordable to a broader range of budgets. These include The Mitsubishi Mirage and the Nissan Versa, both compact cars, as well as several Subaru models, and the Toyota Tacoma pickup. (These are America’s 17 favorite pickup trucks.)
1. Acura Integra: 6-speed manual transmission
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- Available engine(s): Turbocharged 4 cylinder; 1.5 or 2.0 liter displacement
- Available drivetrain(s): Front-wheel drive
- Vehicle class: Large car
- Model year considered: 2024
- Est. model base price: $32,995
2. BMW M2 Coupe: 6-speed manual transmission
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- Available engine(s): Turbocharged 6 cylinder; 3.0 liter displacement
- Available drivetrain(s): Rear-wheel drive
- Vehicle class: Subcompact car
- Model year considered: 2024
- Est. model base price: $64,195
3. BMW M3 Sedan: 6-speed manual transmission
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- Available engine(s): Turbocharged 6 cylinder; 3.0 liter displacement
- Available drivetrain(s): Rear-wheel drive
- Vehicle class: Compact car
- Model year considered: 2024
- Est. model base price: $76,995
4. BMW M4 Coupe: 6-speed manual transmission
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- Available engine(s): Turbocharged 6 cylinder; 3.0 liter displacement
- Available drivetrain(s): Rear-wheel drive
- Vehicle class: Subcompact car
- Model year considered: 2024
- Est. model base price: $79,095
5. Cadillac CT4 V: 6-speed manual transmission
- Available engine(s): Turbocharged 6 cylinder; 3.6 liter displacement
- Available drivetrain(s): Rear-wheel drive
- Vehicle class: Compact car
- Model year considered: 2024
- Est. model base price: $62,890
6. Cadillac CT5 V: 6-speed manual transmission
- Available engine(s): Supercharged 8 cylinder; 6.2 liter displacement
- Available drivetrain(s): Rear-wheel drive
- Vehicle class: Midsize car
- Model year considered: 2024
- Est. model base price: $96,990
7. Chevrolet Camaro: 6-speed manual transmission
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- Available engine(s): Naturally aspirated or supercharged 6 or 8 cylinder; 3.6 or 6.2 liter displacement
- Available drivetrain(s): Rear-wheel drive
- Vehicle class: Subcompact car
- Model year considered: 2024
- Est. model base price: $32,495
8. Dodge Challenger: 6-speed manual transmission
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- Available engine(s): Naturally aspirated or supercharged 8 cylinder; 5.7, 6.2, or 6.4 liter displacement
- Available drivetrain(s): Rear-wheel drive
- Vehicle class: Midsize car
- Model year considered: 2023
- Est. model base price: $34,395
9. Ford Bronco: 7-speed manual transmission
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- Available engine(s): Turbocharged 4 cylinder; 2.3 liter displacement
- Available drivetrain(s): Part-time 4-wheel drive
- Vehicle class: Small SUV
- Model year considered: 2023
- Est. model base price: $36,785
10. Ford Mustang: 6-speed manual transmission
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- Available engine(s): Naturally aspirated 4 or 8 cylinder; 2.3 or 5.0 liter displacement
- Available drivetrain(s): Rear-wheel drive
- Vehicle class: Subcompact car
- Model year considered: 2024
- Est. model base price: $32,515
11. Honda Civic: 6-speed manual transmission
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- Available engine(s): Turbocharged or naturally aspirated 4 cylinder; 1.5 or 2.0 liter displacement
- Available drivetrain(s): Front-wheel drive
- Vehicle class: Large or midsize car
- Model year considered: 2024
- Est. model base price: $30,195
12. Hyundai Elantra: 6-speed manual transmission
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- Available engine(s): Turbocharged 4 cylinder; 2.0 liter displacement
- Available drivetrain(s): Front-wheel drive
- Vehicle class: Midsize car
- Model year considered: 2023
- Est. model base price: $22,065
13. Jeep Gladiator: 6-speed manual transmission
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- Available engine(s): Naturally aspirated 6 cylinder; 3.6 liter displacement
- Available drivetrain(s): 4-wheel drive
- Vehicle class: Standard pick-up truck
- Model year considered: 2023
- Est. model base price: $41,515
14. Jeep Wrangler: 6-speed manual transmission
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- Available engine(s): Naturally aspirated 6 cylinder; 3.6 liter displacement
- Available drivetrain(s): 4-wheel drive
- Vehicle class: Small SUV
- Model year considered: 2024
- Est. model base price: $33,890
15. Kia Forte: 6-speed manual transmission
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- Available engine(s): Turbocharged 4 cylinder; 1.6 liter displacement
- Available drivetrain(s): Front-wheel drive
- Vehicle class: Midsize car
- Model year considered: 2024
- Est. model base price: $21,145
16. Mazda3: 6-speed manual transmission
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- Available engine(s): Naturally aspirated 4 cylinder; 2.5 liter displacement
- Available drivetrain(s): Front-wheel drive
- Vehicle class: Midsize car
- Model year considered: 2024
- Est. model base price: $25,335
17. Mazda MX-5: 6-speed manual transmission
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- Available engine(s): Naturally aspirated 4 cylinder; 2.0 liter displacement
- Available drivetrain(s): Rear-wheel drive
- Vehicle class: Two seater car
- Model year considered: 2023
- Est. model base price: $29,215
18. Mini Cooper: 6-speed manual transmission
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- Available engine(s): Turbocharged 3 or 4 cylinder; 1.5 or 2.0 liter displacement
- Available drivetrain(s): Front-wheel drive
- Vehicle class: Minicompact, subcompact, midsize
- Model year considered: 2024
- Est. model base price: $26,795
19. Mitsubishi Mirage: 5-speed manual transmission
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- Available engine(s): Naturally aspirated 3 cylinder; 1.2 liter displacement
- Available drivetrain(s): Front-wheel drive
- Vehicle class: Compact car
- Model year considered: 2023
- Est. model base price: $17,500
20. Nissan Versa: 5-speed manual transmission
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- Available engine(s): Naturally aspirated 4 cylinder; 1.6 liter displacement
- Available drivetrain(s): Front-wheel drive
- Vehicle class: Compact car
- Model year considered: 2024
- Est. model base price: $17,530
21. Nissan Z: 6-speed manual transmission
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- Available engine(s): Turbocharged 6 cylinder; 3.0 liter displacement
- Available drivetrain(s): Rear-wheel drive
- Vehicle class: Two seater car
- Model year considered: 2024
- Est. model base price: $43,450
22. Porsche 718 Series: 6-speed manual transmission
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- Available engine(s): Turbocharged or naturally aspirated 4 or 6 cylinder; 2.0, 2.5, 3.7, or 4.0 liter displacement
- Available drivetrain(s): Rear-wheel drive
- Vehicle class: Two seater car
- Model year considered: 2013-2024
- Est. model base price: $64,850
23. Porsche 911 Series: 7-speed manual transmission
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- Available engine(s): Turbocharged or naturally aspirated 6 cylinder; 3.0, 3.7, or 4.0 liter displacement
- Available drivetrain(s): All-wheel or rear-wheel drive
- Vehicle class: Two Seater or minicompact car
- Model year considered: 2013-2024
- Est. model base price: $107,550
24. Subaru BRZ: 6-speed manual transmission
- Available engine(s): Naturally aspirated 4 cylinder; 2.4 liter displacement
- Available drivetrain(s): Rear-wheel drive
- Vehicle class: Minicompact car
- Model year considered: 2023
- Est. model base price: $29,615
25. Subaru Crosstrek: 6-speed manual transmission
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- Available engine(s): Naturally aspirated 4 cylinder; 2.0 liter displacement
- Available drivetrain(s): All-wheel drive
- Vehicle class: Small SUV
- Model year considered: 2023
- Est. model base price: $24,870
26. Subaru Impreza: 5-speed manual transmission
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- Available engine(s): Naturally aspirated 4 cylinder; 2.0 liter displacement
- Available drivetrain(s): All-wheel drive
- Vehicle class: Midsize car or small station wagon
- Model year considered: 2023
- Est. model base price: $20,815
27. Subaru WRX: 5-speed manual transmission
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- Available engine(s): Turbocharged 4 cylinder; 2.4 liter displacement
- Available drivetrain(s): All-wheel drive
- Vehicle class: Midsize car
- Model year considered: 2023
- Est. model base price: $31,625
28. Toyota GR Corolla: 6-speed manual transmission
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- Available engine(s): Turbocharged 3 cylinder; 1.6 liter displacement
- Available drivetrain(s): All-wheel drive
- Vehicle class: Subcompact car
- Model year considered: 2024
- Est. model base price: $37,595
29. Toyota GR86: 6-speed manual transmission
- Available engine(s): Naturally aspirated 4 cylinder; 2.4 liter displacement
- Available drivetrain(s): Rear-wheel drive
- Vehicle class: Minicompact car
- Model year considered: 2023
- Est. model base price: $29,495
30. Toyota Supra 3.0: 6-speed manual transmission
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- Available engine(s): Turbocharged 6 cylinder; 3.0 liter displacement
- Available drivetrain(s): Rear-wheel drive
- Vehicle class: Two seater car
- Model year considered: 2024
- Est. model base price: $47,535
31. Toyota Tacoma: 6-speed manual transmission
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- Available engine(s): Naturally aspirated 6 cylinder; 3.5 liter displacement
- Available drivetrain(s): Part-time 4-wheel drive
- Vehicle class: Small pick-up truck
- Model year considered: 2023
- Est. model base price: $30,095
32. Volkswagen GLI: 6-speed manual transmission
- Available engine(s): Turbocharged 4 cylinder; 2.0 liter displacement
- Available drivetrain(s): Front-wheel drive
- Vehicle class: Compact car
- Model year considered: 2024
- Est. model base price: $29,310
33. Volkswagen Golf: 6-speed manual transmission
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- Available engine(s): Turbocharged 4 cylinder; 2.0 liter displacement
- Available drivetrain(s): All-wheel drive
- Vehicle class: Compact car
- Model year considered: 2024
- Est. model base price: $46,890
34. Volkswagen GTI: 6-speed manual transmission
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- Available engine(s): Turbocharged 4 cylinder; 2.0 liter displacement
- Available drivetrain(s): Front-wheel drive
- Vehicle class: Compact car
- Model year considered: 2024
- Est. model base price: $33,190
35. Volkswagen Jetta: 6-speed manual transmission
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- Available engine(s): Turbocharged 4 cylinder; 1.5 liter displacement
- Available drivetrain(s): Front-wheel drive
- Vehicle class: Compact car
- Model year considered: 2024
- Est. model base price: $22,660
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